Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

A Addendum Notice
by BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£-£2M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
18 Feb 2026
Delivery
07 Apr 2026 to 06 Apr 2028
Deadline
16 Mar 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Bedford Borough Council (‘the Council’) invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers’ Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers’ services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council’s in-house Legal Services Unit.

Lot Division

1 ACE

Barristers’ Services for Adults, Children and Education (ACE)

2 GPP&L

Barristers’ Services for Governance, Planning, Property and Litigation (GPPL)

Renewal Options

2 x 12 months extensions

Award Criteria

Simple description The Framework contract award decision will be made on the basis of bidders achieving a minimum overall score of 50% For the quality aspect a minimum score of 40% much be achieved to be accepted onto the Framework. The evaluation criteria and weightings are as follows; Criteria Weighting for Bid Evaluation A Quality 50% B Price 40% C Social Value 10%

CPV Codes

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05961c
  • FTS 014649-2026

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